The 55-year-old man suffered horrific bruising all over his body after being attacked in his home

These pictures show the horrific injuries suffered by a burglary victim who confronted his attackers.

The unnamed 55-year-old has terrible bruising to the eyes and swollen lips as a result of the brutal assault at his house in Wimbledon, South West London.

He was at home with a 50-year-old woman and they had managed to dial 999 while the burglary was actually taking place at around 10pm on August 11.

Police arrived and arrested two suspects in their late 20s, but a third man also in his late 20s ran off towards Wimbledon town centre.

They are now trying to track him down along with anyone who may have seen a silver VW cabriolet car that the suspects are believed to have been driving.

Metropolitan Police

Aggravated burglary in Wimbledon

The injured man is currently in a South London hospital receiving treatment for multiple facial injuries and bruising to the body and limbs.

He is undergoing surgery to the eye and his condition is described as life changing.

Detective Inspector Dan O'Sullivan, of Merton Burglary Squad, said: "I'm appealing to anyone who was in the area between 21:00-23:00hrs and may have heard of seen the events that night. We are also seeking information regarding a silver car the suspects may have used.

"The level of violence used was extreme and has left a victim seriously injured and traumatised. The fast response to the 999 call ensured that two suspects were apprehended and the victim could receive immediate first aid.

"I must stress that this appears to be an isolated incident, and such cases are thankfully rare.

"However, this serious attack is now subject of a meticulous enquiry whilst we work to support individuals affected by the events and the local community.

"Officers are currently conducting high visibility patrols and speaking to residents to answer their concerns."